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GET YOUR VOICE HEARD & MAKE A DIFFERENCE: How to Speak and Write with Confidence A Workshop Series for Nonprofit Staff, Board Members, Social Entrepreneurs, Consultants, and Others Who Want to Sharpen Their Public Speaking and Writing Skills




Part One: How to Speak with Confidence Presenter: Yael Schy Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Wednesday, April 22, 2009, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Do your knees shake at the mere thought of giving a presentation? You're not alone! Public speaking is the number one fear in our country, and you can learn to conquer that fear. This workshop will include hands-on exercises and skills practice in a supportive and fun environment. You will learn how to: assess your audience choose content with a clear message prepare your presentation manage your nervousness use your voice effectively utilize positive body language   Yael Schy is a dynamic speaker, consultant, trainer, and coach who combines her improvisational theater and dance background with 20 years of nonprofit management experience. She is principal of Dramatic Strides® Consulting, specializing in leadership, communication skills, teambuilding and creative decision-making techniques that help people move forward together. She is also co-author of the 2008 book, Teamwork Tools.

 

Some recent comments from Yael's workshops: "Public speaking has been my Achilles heel ever since I was a kid. Through working with Yael I've learned new tools and techniques that have made me more comfortable speaking in front of a group. I feel better prepared and more confident in my abilities." -- Deborah Spaulding, Assistant Finance Officer, East Bay Regional Park District "Yael is very good at encouraging participation. Public speaking is difficult, but she presents you with tools you can use immediately." -- Kassandre Harper-Cotton, Community Outreach Coordinator, Black Pine Circle School, Oakland, CA "Yael's workshop was an excellent and enjoyable experience that has inspired me to continue developing my public-speaking skills. I was especially pleased to create and try out a new and much-improved "elevator speech" - a way to share what is important and meaningful about what I do that's more than just a job description. The actual, hands-on speaking practice was fun and exciting, and the feedback was very positive, supportive, and helpful. I left it with a lot of inspiration and ideas on improving and using this essential skill for both work and life." -- Alison Bowman, Community Relations, Oakland Public Library "Yael's use of humor, fun, and play makes for an enjoyable time while taking on the sometimes horrifying task of public speaking." -- Kristine M. Custodio, Executive VP, San Diego Paralegal Association

 

Part Two: How to Write with Confidence Presenter: Dalya F. Massachi   Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Wednesday, May 13, 2009, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

This world of information overload demands great writing skills tailored to the needs of your mission and market. And you can develop them! These highly interactive and practical sessions include in-class exercises and homework- and lots of constructive feedback. You will learn: How to apply effective writing techniques to your organization's documents What you need to know about your target readers and how to connect to them Lessons from other community-oriented organizations' materials   Dalya F. Massachi specializes in helping community-oriented organizations and individuals advance their missions through outstanding written materials. For more than 17 years she has worked in the field as a consultant, trainer, writing coach, grantwriter, executive director, and organizer. Her 2009 book, Writing to Make a Difference: 25 Powerful Techniques to Boost Your Community Impact, will be available to workshop participants at a discount.

 

Some recent comments from Dalya's workshops (from anonymous evaluations): "I found the workshop EXTREMELY valuable! Dalya was very knowledgeable and she responded well to questions. I was impressed by how much valuable info she shared in an accessible and comprehensible way. Wow!" "The workshop was eye-opening! It will help me in the future for anything I have to write." "This workshop benefited me in several ways. It jumpstarted a project on which I'd been procrastinating. This forced me to clarify my positioning and messaging focus, which will help me tremendously in how I prioritize my client solicitation and other marketing initiatives." "I really learned a lot about getting a message across…. Thank you for the opportunity to work with you and learn what I need to do to proceed. I really enjoyed your style and your helpfulness. I would recommend this workshop to others without any hesitation." "The homework and feedback were very valuable. Very clear handouts. Great!" "Your writing style suggestions were not only a great refresher, but extremely helpful. You provided great expertise and good insights that I haven't see [in] other places." "What I got is almost the key to success in writing!" "I will use this material immediately, and revise some of my old materials." "I am no longer clueless. Now I am dangerous!"




Location: The CBO Center, 359 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612 SPECIAL OFFER: Refer a friend or colleague and you both receive a 10% discount*! Reserve your spot today!   Prices:   Part 1 OR Part 2 All 4 Sessions Individuals or Organizations with Budgets < $500,000: $96 Part 1 or 2? Signing up with someone? Who? $175 Signing up with someone? Who?       Organizations with Budgets $500,000 or More: $126 Part 1 or 2? Signing up with someone? Who? $235 Signing up with someone? Who? Prefer to pay by check? Just make it payable to Dalya Massachi and send it, along with (1) your email address, (2) phone number, (3) the name of anyone else you are signing up with, and (4) a note about which session(s) you're interested in (Part I and/or Part II), to: Dalya Massachi, 6420 Colby St., Oakland, CA 94618 *We will refund your discount amount upon receipt of both people's payments.